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Eggless Eggnog

A creamy and spiced drink that offers all the goodness of traditional eggnog without the eggs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups of milk whole or any milk alternative
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup of bourbon or rum

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat gently.
  2. Stir in the sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Whisk the mixture until smooth.
  4. Gently heat the mixture over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. If using, mix in the bourbon or rum.
  7. Let the eggnog cool for a few minutes before refrigerating.
  8. Serve in glasses and sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

Notes

For a frothier texture, blend the cooled eggnog before serving.